Honda 200es Big Red cdi questions

[shdtreemechanic]

Ok so let me introduce my self first my name is Jesse Cobb Im from Muhlenberg County KY anyway just recently got into ATC's and such I got a 200es big red it did run but had weak spark im just wondering if I can fix this without spending a fortune? I have been told that the CDI box is bad but a new one is over 150 here locally so could anyone please help me out?
PS. im not new to the mechanical stuff im a mechanic but I never have worked on a 3 wheeler or 4 wheeler. Thanks in advance, Jesse

[atc500x]

TRX200 and ATC200Es use the same CDI.I don'tknoe if it's common for thoses model with the #969 CDI but I changed a lot of them.....They fit only on thoses model and the trx125 I think. Can be replaced by another cdi box number with round plug but some wire must be replaced in the connector and you lost the reverse security.

[shdtreemechanic]

I read somewhere on the net that these bikes will run on the cheap chinese cdi boxes if they would work i would like to go that route. Thanks, Jesse

[atc500x]

Yes, but the chinese cdi box are almost the same as the other 185-200,but with cheap quality.You better pay 20$ for a used oem Honda cdi than 20$/ for a new chinese one. And the chinese cdi use a square plug,you will have to replace the connector on your 200es harness. atc110 125m 200m 200s box will fit with the same connector,only 2 wire to replace.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Performance-CDI-Box-Honda-ATC-200M-ATC-200S-ATC-200X-1983-1984-1985-/121485544518?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c491a4c46&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-200S-HONDA-ATC-200-S-IGNITION-CDI-BOX-CF433-FREE-SHIPPING-/391009600746?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5b09fd04ea&vxp=mtr

[tripledog]

I used a Chinese cdi, and it works great! A lot of good info in this link;

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/144910-1984-200ES-CDI-Replacement-MythBusted?highlight=200es+cdi

[shdtreemechanic]

Well i have a oem 110 and 125m cdi box what wires do i have to change? I may use one of these or at least try. Any help is greatly appreciated

[shdtreemechanic]

I used a Chinese cdi, and it works great! A lot of good info in this link;

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/144910-1984-200ES-CDI-Replacement-MythBusted?highlight=200es+cdi
Thanks for the link if i cant use one of my oem boxes im gonna have to use the chinese box

[Crazyktmmatt]

I have a left over cdi box from my 200es

[hilltj]

Hi, I recently rebuilt an '85 ATC 200es. I replaced the cdi plug with the square type and purchased a Dr ATV (I think without checking) cdi. Works fine & I hope it's better quality than a Chinese one. Dr ATV also has info about wiring up the square type cdi plug.

[350for350]

Did you fix the problem? If not, are you sure it's the cdi? I'd suggest buying a manual. They have procedures for checking the electrical system out. That's better than throwing money and parts at it.

[mendoAu]

The reason 84, etc. cdi's are spendy is because the round connector plug units are rare. Do the switch over procedure to a square plug and buy yourself a couple of square plug cdi's for $10.00 or less and you will be good to go. Check this out:
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/144910-1984-200ES-CDI-Replacement-MythBusted